Spectacular Attractions in the Middle East

Even if it’s often avoided by many visitors because of political and social conflict, Middle East is a beautiful region. Here you can find several attractions and you can spend a beautiful vacation. Mostly tourists are coming here due to its interesting old culture and civilization. Many people associate this region with oil, but you should know that these countries export many other products, such as beans, grapes, iron, chemicals, ores, textiles, clothing and automotive parts. Here are some beautiful attractions for you to visit in the Middle East, Arabia:

This beautiful country situated in the Middle East has won the title of being one of the world’s top tourist destinations. The most famous attraction in Jordan is Petra. This is the perfect place for history lovers, as they can enjoy the history and archeology of Petra and many other attractions. Petra is bordered with Saudi Arabia, Israel and Syria. The official language in this country is Arabic, but English is also commonly used.

Sanaa is the capital of Yemen. This city is filled with historical sites and ancient monuments. Sanaa is placed in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2,100 m. Between the 7th and the 8th century, Sanaa became a major Centre for the propagation of Islam. You can see the political and religious heritage in the 102 mosques, over 5,000 houses and 13 hammams. All of them were built before the 11th century. To learn more about Islamic culture, you must visit the Masjid Al Saleh, the biggest masjd in Yemen.

Bahrain is an archipelago in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Saudi Arabia. The country’s name also means “two seas”. Here you can find numerous castles, museums and beautiful monuments. Also, this country has modern architecture that describes the development of Arab culture. There is no doubt in the fact that Bahrain is one of the most visited countries in the Middle East. Bahrain Fort is the main attraction in this country, but also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Besides that, you should visit Bahrain National Museum, among other beautiful attractions.

Some countries in the Middle East can be perfect places for you to spend your vacation. Many historical attractions and ancient monuments are making Middle East a top vacation spot. Have you been in one of the countries located in the Middle East?